The presidential election is still too close to call
Results are still outstanding in a number of states key to deciding who will have an Electoral College majority.
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Arpaio says that Trump is his hero
Friday, former Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio told the Alabama Political Reporter that Donald Trump is his hero. Arpaio is the keynote speaker at the Talladega County Republican Party’s Patriots Dinner in Sylacauga on Sept. 26. Arpaio spoke to APR about his upcoming trip to Alabama in a phone interview. Sheriff Arpaio urged how … Continued
Joe Arpaio will be speaking in Sylacauga this month
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio will be the keynote speaker at the Alabama Patriots Dinner on Sept. 26 in Sylacauga. Arpaio earned national and international media attention during his 24 year tenure as the Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio was recognized as “America’s toughest sheriff.” Arpaio fed prisoner bologna sandwiches for 50 cents a … Continued
Trump nominates Corey Landon Maze, Andrew Lynn Brasher for federal bench
President Donald Trump announced he is nominating Corey Landon Maze for a judgeship in the Northern District of Alabama and Andrew Lynn Brasher in the Middle District of Alabama. Maze served as Alabama solicitor general. He is a deputy Alabama attorney general. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, on Jan. 4, 1978, Maze graduated summa cum laude … Continued
Senators criticize Trump’s remarks on Ford as Kavanaugh vote is fast tracked
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) delivered its report to the White House on allegations that Supreme Court nominee Brett M Kavanaugh sexually assaulted women in the 1980s. The White House has transmitted the report to the Senate Judiciary Committee. After receiving the report on late Wednesday, White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said … Continued
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The political process in America is broken. You hear that a lot these days. Especially from Republicans, who are upset that the partisan judge they’re trying to cram through to the Supreme Court is being held up because he’s a liar who has likely perjured himself multiple times in his confirmation testimony. And so, suddenly, … Continued
Jim Bridenstine confirmed as NASA administrator
Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Congressman Jim Bridenstine as administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on a party line vote of 50-49. “My long-time friend and ally, Jim Bridenstine, has the ability to make an exceptional NASA administrator,” U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, said. “Jim not only has a keen interest in aeronautics … Continued
Givan introduces bill to raise age limit to purchase assault weapons to 21
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, introduced legislation Wednesday that would raise the minimum age to purchase an assault weapon in Alabama from 18 to 21. The bill would prohibit the sale or transfer of an assault weapon to any person under 21 and would also prohibit any person under … Continued
National GOP tepidly embraces Moore
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The recent embracement of Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore by key Republicans has been met with a backlash from some of the party’s most influential members. It began on Monday when President Donald Trump broke his silence on Moore and endorsed him outright in a tweet. Previously, the president … Continued
Strange: Write-in campaign “highly unlikely”
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Luther Strange, R-Ala., said pursuing a write-in campaign is “highly unlikely” on Tuesday according to multiple media outlets. Strange’s comments come after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested a write-in campaign to oppose Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore’s campaign. In a Wall Street Journal interview, McConnell suggested … Continued